PAINTED MEMORIES, THE CHILDHOOD OF A MOROCCAN ARTIST

The story told trough paint, of a young Khadija Bentajar, experiencing the festivities and everyday life in the Moroccan city of Essaouira.

Picture taken by Philippe Dayan

Khadija Bentajar

Moroccan artist.

IT IS A CELEBRATION

Acrylic on canvas

Music and dance were and still are essential parts of the Essaouiri culture, colorful dresses, sweets, the smell of incense, flowers and the smiling faces were all highlights of my childhood.